retrieve
/rɪˈtriːv/
re · trieve
rɪ · ˈtriːv
English Definition
v. get back, recover
Significado en Español
recuperar, recuperar datos
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lấy lại, khôi phục
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Example Sentence
She retrieved her lost key.
她找回了丢失的钥匙。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+trieve(recover)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “retrieve”:
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A
Lose
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B
Recover
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C
Ignore
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D
Abandon
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B — Recover.
“retrieve” means v. get back, recover
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The well-trained dog can ______ a stick thrown far into the lake.
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A
lose
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B
retrieve
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C
drop
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D
abandon
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B — retrieve.
“retrieve” means v. get back, recover
Common questions about “retrieve”
What does “retrieve” mean?
retrieve — v. get back, recover. In Chinese: 取回，恢复.
How do you pronounce “retrieve”?
retrieve is pronounced /rɪˈtriːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · trieve.
How do you use “retrieve” in a sentence?
She retrieved her lost key. (她找回了丢失的钥匙。)
What are synonyms for “retrieve”?
regain, recover — all close in meaning to retrieve (v. get back, recover).
Is “retrieve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. retrieve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “retrieve”?
re(again)+trieve(recover)
